WELLBEING

CYBERBULLYING 

With the advent of the internet, smartphones and tablets, there is now a whole new digital dimension added to traditional schoolyard bullying. 

There was once a time when bullying victims were given some respite outside of school hours, but sadly these days, online bullying can occur 24/7. Cyberbullying can be identified as being the repeated behaviour by an aggressor with the intent to harm or embarrass. Technology enables these aggressors to share information widely and quickly, making this form of bullying extremely dangerous and harmful. In today’s world, teaching your child about online and cyber safety is as important as learning to swim or cross the road!

From the link below parents are provided with useful guidelines and advice on how to minimise the risks. Children have the right to feel safe, regardless of whether it is in the schoolyard or online.

Here is the link to access the Cyberbullying edition of SchoolTV:

https://mckinnonsc.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/cyber-bullying 

We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered by McKinnon Secondary College’s SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. 

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact

wellbeing@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au for further information or seek medical or professional help. 

Warmest Regards 

Patty Etcell

Head of Wellbeing